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Discover new software and hardware to get the best out of your network, control smart devices, and secure your data on cloud services. Self-Hosted is a chat show between Chris and Alex two long-time "self-hosters" who share their lessons and take you along for the journey as they learn new ones. A Jupiter Broadcasting podcast showcasing free and open source technologies you can host yourself.
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Before hitting the road, we test the limits of local-first file sharing, debate what self-hosting really is, and share our all-time favorite apps. Special Guests: Brent Gervais, Drew DeVore, and Wes Payne. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from an…
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A slick new CoreOS-based distro that might be your next home-lab base, easy self-hosted notifications, and Plex stumbles into controversy. Plus: ECC RAM guilt. Special Guests: Brent Gervais and Dusty Mabe . Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Tailscale: …
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A week-long power blackout knocks out our guests homelab. We dig into Unraid 7.1, and push Home Assistant to keep things running—even when the power doesn’t. Special Guest: Stephen Schattin. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 u…
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Alex finally cracks a years-old mystery, Chris reveals his latest experiments, and we share updates on our freshest gear. Plus, a important show update. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid:…
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We're joined by Xe Iaso, who discusses a creative solution to relentless AI bots and the unexpected delights of running an outrageously overpowered homelab. Special Guest: Xe Iaso. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 1…
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When your go-to tools flip the script, our thoughts on Plex's new changes, sensors, and the creeping cost of easy. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for…
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Alex’s server meets a tragic end—but its replacement is shaping up to be a beast. Meanwhile, Chris experiments with budget CO₂ detectors, sirens, and smart integrations. Plus some surprises! Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Tailscale: Tailscale is a Z…
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The joys and headaches of self-hosting, a new Zigbee routing trick, and the ongoing BcacheFS vs. Debian showdown. Plus, why we're liking Open WebUI. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid: A p…
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Chris geeks out over his new gadget, Alex gets Pangolin purring, and we break down the latest OPNsense release—plus more surprises! Special Guest: Brent Gervais. Sponsored By: Keebio: Sign up for their newsletter to get 5% off your first order. Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched …
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Bambu Labs teaches us how to lose friends and alienate people. Then, Alex Tran from Immich joins us for a project update, and we shared some dreams for a community RSS project. Special Guest: Alex Tran. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywh…
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Alex dives into the perils of upgrading and migrating critical infrastructure—uncovering embarrassing pitfalls and hard-won lessons along the way. Meanwhile, Chris takes his audiobook obsession to the next level, showcasing a couple self-hosted projects that are very ambitious. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on…
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The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is out, and Paulus Schoutsen, the founder of Home Assistant, joins us to get into the details. Then, Alex and a special guest get into docker-compose vs. nix to manage your home lab. Special Guest: Paulus Schoutsen. Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize you…
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Brent joins to share part two of his NAS build adventure, and things take a tiny turn. Plus, picking the right encrypted chat app and Chris stacks a few Jellyfin wins. Special Guest: Brent Gervais. Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Tailscale: Tailscale…
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